Can You Take Alkaline Protease and Whey Protein Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Alkaline Protease can prematurely break down whey protein in the digestive tract, potentially reducing its effectiveness for muscle protein synthesis by altering the amino acid release kinetics.

How to arrange timing

Take whey protein at least 1 hour apart from Alkaline Protease supplements.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Pennings B, et al. Whey protein stimulates postprandial muscle protein accretion more effectively than do casein and casein hydrolysate. Am J Clin Nutr. 2011;93(5):997-1005.

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.